2022 has been an incredible year for PC gaming. If you’re looking for a cheap gaming PC to join in the fun, then you’re in the right place.
If you’ve not taken the steps to join this glorious community, it might be because you felt held back by your budget. Luckily for you, that does not have to be the case. There are plenty of systems available, if you want to keep the cost under £1000 or even under £600. Here we’ve picked out some of the best cheap gaming PCs on offer here at Overclockers UK.
Refract Gaming Crimson (FS-1DL-EP)
| Specification |
|---|
| Kolink Inspire Series K6 ARGB Micro-ATX Case |
| AMD A520 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU with RX Vega Graphics |
| 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit |
Our first pick is part of our Refract Gaming PC range. All the systems in this line have been carefully designed to meet a variety of gameplay style, covering everything from entry-level gaming to enthusiasts. The Crimson falls into the former, built using specially selected components that ensure high performance while still delivering great value.
The highlight of this is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU which utilises integrated graphics unlike traditional CPUs. With no need for a dedicated graphics card, the Crimson keeps its cost down while still delivering a top-notch experience for popular games like Valorant and League of Legends. A great cheap gaming PC especially for first-time buyers!
The Crimson Is available for £599.99* with next day delivery.
OcUK Gaming Kalis (FS-1FT-OG)
| Specification |
|---|
| Kolink Citadel Gaming Case |
| AMD B450 DDR4 Motherboard |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor with 3.6GHz base clock, 4.2GHz boost |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card |
| 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit |
Our next selection packs a bit more power thanks to its dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. The OcUK Gaming Kalis is part of our great value range of systems, built by our team of in-house experts, optimised, and tested to ensure great performance. That’s why it comes with a three-year warranty and free labour upgrade service.
Unlike the pre-built Refract Gaming PCs, the Kalis is a configurable system that is built to order. That means if you have some leeway in your budget, you have the option to improve the hardware from the standard specs. Give your graphics card a boost or improve the storage with an additional SSD.
The Kalis Is available for £899.95*
Refract Gaming Amber (FS-1DK-EP)
| Specification |
|---|
| Kolink Citadel Mesh RGB Micro-ATX Case |
| Intel H610 DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard |
| Intel Core i3 12100F Processor |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OC Graphics Card |
| 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz Dual-Channel Kit |
Of course, if you wanted to stay on the pre-built track to take advantage of next-day delivery, there are more options. Chief among them is the Refract Gaming Amber. Like the Crimson, it’s been built for entry-level gamers to deliver terrific performance at a fantastic price point. But like the Kalis, it comes with a dedicated GPU for even greater graphical prowess when gaming.
The Amber has been tested with a number of popular AAA titles to ensure it can deliver 1440p resolution at high settings. In fact, you can play 250+ FPS at 1440p on games such as Valorant and League of Legends. It’s even got the power to run popular titles such as Fortnite, Elden Ring, and Warzone just at lower benchmarks.
The Amber Is available for £949.99* with next-day delivery.
OcUK Gaming Tanto (FS-1F8-OG)
| Specification |
|---|
| Kolink Citadel Mesh RGB Micro-ATX Case |
| H610M (Socket 1200) Micro-ATX Motherboard |
| Intel Core i3-12100F Socket LGA1151 Processor |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Graphics Card |
| 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit |
Lastly, we’ve got a system that gives you the best of both worlds. The OcUK Gaming Tanto is a configurable PC that packs plenty of power into its RGB-lined Micro ATX chassis. It’s mighty 10th Generation Intel Core i3 Quad-Core processor that boasts turbo speeds of up to 4.3GHz. In short, the Tanto delivers lightning-quick multitasking performance.
As well as boasting an impressive NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, the Tanto comes with a range of hardware options. Whether you want to upgrade your operating system or expand your storage then the Tanto is the cheap gaming PC for you.
The Tanto Is available from £979.99*
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*All prices correct at the time of writing (28/10/22)
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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